Education International
The first-ever Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence against Children takes place in Bogota, Colombia on 7 and 8 November 2024. Education International is the voice of teachers in this critical meeting that brings together governments, children, young people, survivor, and civil society allies to unite behind a shared vision...
The Global Report on the Status of Teachers 2021 - Education …
Oct 12, 2021 · Caribbean Union of Teachers. Research. Greg Thompson. The status of teachers remains a concern in many jurisdictions. Teachers are aware that holding the same qualifications or levels of training as other professions does not bring the same status, despite teaching and facilitating learning being complex work that requires significant expertise.
Global framework of professional teaching standards
published 4 November 2019 updated 23 July 2024. The joint Education International/ UNESCO framework on the development of professional teaching standards aims to improve teacher quality, teaching and learning, as well as support the implementation and monitoring of the teacher target in the Education 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and ...
Who we are - Education International
Apr 7, 2021 · All our policies, programmes and advocacy efforts aim to advance social justice and challenge all forms of discrimination. We are the voice of teachers and education workers around the world.Through our 386 member organizations, we represent more than 32.5 million teachers and education support personnel in 178 countries and territories.
The rise of the global education industry: Some concepts, facts …
Mar 14, 2016 · GSV-Advisors calculated that the value of the education market, globally speaking, was $4.9 (USD) trillion in 2015, and that venture capital investment in education companies reached nearly $2 billion in 2014 (after growing at a 45% rate over the past five years). In addition, we are seeing the rise of entire trade associations dedicated to ...
Teach for the planet - Education International
Apr 7, 2021 · Educators everywhere are standing up for the planet and for their students. We have a crucial role to play when it comes to climate action. What we teach matters. The survival of our students matters. We must inspire students and communities to action. Teach for the Planet aims to ensure that climate education, based on science and with a civic action focus, becomes as fundamental as teaching ...
Worlds of Education - Education International
Worlds of Education Reflect. Mobilise. Take action. Education transforms the world. Education is our world, as rich and diverse as the voices speaking out on the pages of Worlds of Education.. Worlds of Education is a platform for teachers, unionists, activists, and academics to share their insights into the issues affecting the education workforce and community around the world.
"The edtech pandemic shock", by Ben Williamson & Anna Hogan.
Jul 10, 2020 · The Covid-19 pandemic was the context for two major disruptions in education. The first was the disruption to schooling for millions of students worldwide, and a rapid shift to remote learning online. The second, closely related disruption was the entry of the commercial education technology sector into public education at worldwide scale, and its attempts to profit from the shock of the pandemic.
Valuing the humanity of teachers and the teaching profession
Sep 26, 2023 · Neglecting the humanity and wellbeing of teachers has negative consequences for teachers, learners, schools, and education systems ( UNESCO, 2020). For teachers, exhaustion, stress, and burnout can result in reduced motivation, changes in performance, illness, and leaving the profession. Crucially, teacher wellbeing also affects students ...
World Teachers’ Day 2022: We transform education
Sep 29, 2022 · Co-convened by Education International, UNESCO, the International Labour Organization, and UNICEF, World Teachers’ Day 2022 aims to highlight the work of teachers and call on governments to invest in teachers, involve teachers, trust and respect teachers. “To truly celebrate World Teachers’ Day, we must go beyond thanking teachers.